Director of Strategic Planning
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: Client Services
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Strategy/Planning

Company profile:
BCV is the premier full-service social media provider in the hospitality industry. Our social media experts have developed proprietary services, methodologies, and tools to continually create significant value for clients. We are the only provider with the capacity to monitor the social space and manage potential crises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our comprehensive management services are supported by a robust arsenal of cutting-edge tools and analytics designed to drive traffic, increase sales, create unforgettable experiences for guests, and mitigate negative customer experiences.

Job description:
The Director of Strategy is to contribute at a senior level to the strategic planning partnership between internal client service and creative and assigned clients. The role of the Director, Strategic Planning, is to identify opportunities, help solidify objectives, apply analysis and develop insights for key businesses as assigned. They are also responsible for the supervision and professional development of strategic planning team associates. The goal of the Director is to build a strategic voice within BCV through a higher level of strategic abilities.RESPONSIBILITIES: Digital strategic liaison with client service team membersManage, supervise, and motivate account team membersLead new business opportunities and develop winning proposals and presentationActively manage profitability and budgetsPartner with our business development team practice to generate new business and expand existing business.Coordinate with our creative and client services teams to deliver programs on time and on budgetManage and grow client relationships across BCV's current portfolio 

Requirements:
Have a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of relevant experience in digital marketing, and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, and mediaAble to understand and translate complex business challenges into smart digital solutionsHave experience working on behalf of large corporate clients, preferably hospitalityMust have deep social media expertise both from a strategy and execution standpointBe a blend of team leader + digital strategist + social platform expertBe an accomplished strategist who is experienced in leading social media strategy/programs at scale on behalf of top brands Be an experienced account manager who can interface with senior clients, drive programs forward, and mobilize and motivate account teamsHave superior client service mentality, outstanding presence and leadership abilitiesBe extremely detail-oriented and proactiveAble to translate digital trends, technologies and strategies into engaging, tactical programsAble to transition effortlessly from visionary planner to hands-on executor as situations demand it

Benefits:
Monthly Gym MembershipMonthly Phone Stipend and new iPhone UpgradeHealth, Vision and Dental Insurance Monthly Ventra StipendRelaxed and fun environment